Answer
{$-9,-1$}
Work Step by Step
Given: $3|y+5|=12$
This can also be written as: $|y+5|=4$
As per definition of absolute value, we have $y+5=4$ and $y+5=-4$
Thus, $y=4-5=-1$ and $y=-4-5=-9$
Hence, {$-9,-1$}
Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-894-3
Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value - Exercise Set - Page 283: 14
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
